The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) stocked rainbow trout at Liberty Park Pond in Sedalia in the fall of 2022 and anglers can begin catch and keep fishing beginning on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

Trout are not native to Missouri, but can survive in cooler winter temperatures. MDC stocks trout in public lakes in partnerships with communities to provide anglers with a winter fishing opportunity.

The trout fishing at Liberty Park Pond is a partnership between MDC and the Sedalia Parks and Recreation Department. Beginning February 1, anglers with valid fishing permits and a Missouri trout permit can keep up to four trout. Missouri residents over age 15 and under 65 must have a valid fishing permit and all non-residents over age 15 must have a valid fishing permit.

Information about fishing at the Liberty Park Pond is available by contacting the MDC Sedalia Office at 660-530-5500.